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    Northern Ireland VS Hungary

    UEFA Nations League
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    Northern Ireland
    Northern Ireland
    Hungary
    Hungary
    This side sits firmly in the mid-table tier in terms of overall squad quality. They turned in a standout performance in the last league campaign, finishing 7th on the 38-game table with 16 wins, 7 draws and 15 losses, which earned them a continental competition berth. Their new season opening run has been far from impressive, though. After picking up a 1-1 away draw in their latest league fixture, the team has stretched its winless streak to two matches, with noticeably sliding morale and underwhelming match rhythm right now.
    Further Reading
    • Sherlock
      Sherlock
      AH: Hungary -0.25 O/U: Over 2.0 Correct Score: 1-2 / 1-1 ⚽ This UEFA Nations League League B, Group 2 clash sees Northern Ireland host Hungary at Windsor Park on September 28, with both sides looking to strengthen their position after contrasting results in the opening round. Analysis Summary Northern Ireland made an excellent start to their Nations League campaign, securing a dramatic 1-0 victory away to Georgia. Shea Charles scored the winner in the 99th minute, while goalkeeper Pierce Charles had earlier saved a penalty from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. It was Northern Ireland's first away win in the Nations League and their first victory at League B level. Returning to Belfast should give Michael O'Neill's side another boost. Northern Ireland have traditionally been difficult to break down at Windsor Park, and their defensive organization could make this a competitive encounter. However, Daniel Ballard picked up an injury against Georgia, with Paddy McNair expected to be
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      UEFA NL Northern Ireland - Hungary
    • Mr. Rekindled of AFC
      Mr. Rekindled of AFC
      Led by standout midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, Hungary fields a deep, high-quality midfield unit, with most of their first-team players featuring in top European leagues. The group boasts impressive technical skill, strong progressive build-up through the center, and consistent threat from long-range efforts. That said, the side has obvious, well-documented weaknesses. Their performance consistency drops sharply on away trips, their backline is notably slow to turn and recover, and they struggle to cope with high-intensity physical confrontation. Hungary’s possession-heavy playing style is easily thrown off rhythm when facing physical, aggressive sides like Northern Ireland that lean into relentless, high-tempo physical battles across the full pitch. Northern Ireland’s home competitive edge has always been well worth counting on. They adopt a tough, physical playing style built around a three-center-back system, with wide players pushing high up the pitch to contribute to attacks.
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      UEFA NL Northern Ireland - Hungary
    • The Chelsea Verdict
      The Chelsea Verdict
      Northern Ireland have struggled badly in the final third lately, with extremely low scoring efficiency and very little consistent attacking threat. Their link-up play in the final phase is far from smooth, and their finishing quality inside the box leaves a lot to be desired. However, their defensive performance has been impressively aggressive, with non-stop high-intensity pressing across the entire pitch and quick tracking back to constantly put the opposition ball-carrier under immense pressure. Hungary have a clear, notable flaw in their near-goal ball protection. Their poor positioning and loose ball judgment in physical duels mean they rarely capitalize on second-chance opportunities in the penalty area. That said, their defensive output stands out as a major competitive strength: they run tirelessly to cover for teammates and engage in high-intensity contests all over the pitch, boasting a tough, resilient defensive style that has been their most eye-catching trait in recent fix
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      UEFA NL Northern Ireland - Hungary
    More Tips
    • The home squad is stacked with players of outstanding individual ability. They regularly carve open opposing defenses with sharp, incisive dribbles and clever coordinated link-up play, creating high-quality goalscoring chances on a consistent basis. This edge gets amplified significantly when they play on their home turf. The roaring, passionate support from the stands gives the entire side a massive morale boost, firing up every player to go all out on the attack with relentless intensity. They have built a distinct, effective identity on the attacking end, and their defensive solidity is also far above average. I expect them to turn in a highly competitive showing in this fixture.
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    • The two sides are evenly matched in overall strength, but the home side has long held a clear upper hand in past head-to-head clashes, remaining undefeated against the visiting side across all their previous meetings, and also carries stronger competitive desire for this fixture. The home team's morale took a noticeable hit after their last-round defeat, while the away side notched a resounding win in their most recent outing that gave their momentum a huge boost. The visiting side has demonstrated sharp attacking efficiency and rock-solid defensive performance in recent games. Current market support tilts heavily in the away side's favor, pointing to an open, high-tempo game with plenty of attacking chances, as the backing behind the visiting side is fully justified.
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    • The home side holds a clear edge playing on their own turf this league campaign, recording a 64% home win rate so far. They have stayed unbeaten across their last six home fixtures, notching 4 wins and 2 draws, with their attack averaging more than 2 goals per game to show their formidable offensive firepower. Yet in-depth data digs out hidden critical flaws for the team. Across their latest three matches, they have faced an average of 14.3 opponent shots per game, a 42% surge above their season average. Their high pressing tactic has been repeatedly broken through by opponents' counter-attacks, and their win rate falls to only 33% when they keep possession above 55%, exposing the fatal weakness brought by defensive line rotation. It is also notable that their goal conversion rate against sides that tighten up their backline is merely 28%.
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